Forget “Malaise 2.0,” GM says it’s still all-in on EVs and autonomy

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   GM Commits to EVs and Autonomy with New Tech

   General Motors rejects comparisons to Malaise 2.0, affirming its total commitment to electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology. The company plans to introduce eyes-off driving systems within two years and expand personal autonomy features to its most popular vehicle models. Additionally, General Motors is utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate vehicle development cycles and simulated 300,000 electric vehicle battery designs prior to constructing a single physical cell.

   Why it matters

   Automakers face ongoing criticism regarding their approach to electric vehicles under the current administration and following the expiration of the electric vehicle tax credit. General Motors aims to leapfrog competitors by integrating advanced automation and digital design processes into its future lineup. These ambitious strategies will require significant trust from consumers as the company transitions toward automated driving.

   What is confirmed

   • General Motors says it remains fully committed to electric vehicles and autonomous driving, dismissing comparisons to Malaise 2.0.
   • General Motors aims to bring eyes-off driving to AI-powered cars within two years.
   • General Motors simulated 300,000 electric vehicle battery designs before building a single cell.

   Still unconfirmed

   • General Motors plans to expand personal autonomy technology directly to its most popular models.

   What to watch next

   • The physical rollout of the simulated electric vehicle battery designs
   • The actual deployment of eyes-off driving features within the two-year timeline
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. The New York Times — GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years
   2. Financial Times — GM aims to leapfrog rivals with new generation of autonomous cars
   3. Ars Technica — Forget “Malaise 2.0,” GM says it’s still all-in on EVs and autonomy
   4. Car and Driver — Future EVs from GM and Ford Travel Parallel Paths
   5. Road & Track — Here’s How General Motors Plans to Speed Up Vehicle Development Cycles Using AI
   6. Fortune — GM simulated 300,000 EV battery designs before building a single cell. Now comes the physical part
   7. General Motors — GM charts a path to personal autonomy and expands the tech to its most popular models
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   10. singlinkbot.com — Forget 'Malaise 2.0': GM Says It Remains All-In on EVs and ...
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